Jive Curly Whip

Curly Whip is a Gold Level figure. This online reference gives a detailed description of the dance steps, including timing, movement, a list of figures that may precede or follow the pattern; and videos providing instruction and demonstration of the figure, techniques and practice routines that include it.

Start in Closed Position.

Leader

Step	Timing	Movement	Turn	Notes
1	Q	LF fwd	No turn	Lower and extend L arm fwd. Option: Man can turn slightly R on step 1, leading Lady to turn R. (Lady 1/4 to R to a 90 degree angle to Man on his R side.)
2	Q	Replace weight to RF	Start to turn R	Start to raise L arm Option: Man turns Lady more strongly L over steps 2-5 (Lady turns 3/4 to L.)
4 3-5	QaQ	Side chasse LRL. End in Closed Position.	1/2 to R over steps 2-5	Raise L arm and circle hand in an counter-clockwise direction. Loosen R hand hold on Lady's back for Lady to turn within circle of arm. Regain normal hold at end of Lady's turn.

Follower

Step	Timing	Movement	Turn	Notes
1	Q	RF back	No turn
2	Q	Replace weight to LF	Start to turn L
4 3-5	QaQ	Compact chasse RLR underarm	1/2 to L over steps 2-5.